Do You Need to Run More Than 3 Days to Train for a Marathon?

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Written By Ali Marty

Season 3 of Running to the Castle Podcast w/ Dr. Ali Marty

Episode 253 Can You Train for a Marathon Running Only 3 Days a Week as a Slow Runner runDisney Race

In this episode of Running to the Castle, Dr. Ali tackles a debate that keeps resurfacing on social media... whether 3 days of running a week is actually enough to train for a marathon. 

She breaks down why she builds her training plans from research and science rather than chasing every other coach's opinion, and why time on your feet matters more than mileage for runners at 13 to 16+ minute paces. 

Dr. Ali makes the case for consistency and injury prevention over pushing to four, five, or six running days, and explains how cross-training fills the gap in cardiovascular fitness without the burnout risk.

Ali Marty

Hi! I’m Dr. Ali. I’ve been in the health and wellness space since graduating with a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree in 2012. I’m a runDisney runner on a journey to running magical miles and helping other slow, back-of-the-pack runners do the same.

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